September 2021
A group of 12 apprentices have joined Tilbury following the port’s recruitment day in June. he group of young people have now started their two-year courses which includes full training and accredited qualifications giving these new candidates the opportunity to gain skills and qualifications to work across all areas.
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DHL has added a ‘Closed Shop’ feature to its Saloodo! freight platform that makes easier for shippers to find carriers that match their transport needs. Companies can now offer their transport orders to pre-selected transport service providers on demand, worldwide. The closed user group gives groups of users access to ...
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Europa Worldwide Group has appointed sales director Dionne Redpath as its first chief operating officer. She will focus on consistency of approach at Europa’s six divisions. She has been sales director at Europa Worldwide Group since 2013 and has spent her whole career in the logistics industry, beginning in in ...
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The Cool Chain Association is asking delegates to its virtual Perishables Conference on 15 September to donate to children’s charity Every Infant Matters instead of paying a registration fee.
Every Infant Matters serves poverty-stricken communities in India, Nigeria, and the Dominican Republic with last mile healthcare solutions.
The conference will provide a ...
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Thames Freeport has marked its official opening this month with a new film that explains the benefits of locating in the new zone.
The film ( (22) DP World | Thames Freeport is Open for Business - YouTube ), produced by Cat and Weasel Films working with director Joshan Esfandiari Martin, ...
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Maritime Transport has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence for a further five years, in recognition of its outstanding support to the Armed Forces community.
Maritime first received the ERS Silver Award in 2016, the same year it signed the Armed Forces Covenant ...
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Woodland Group Ireland reports steep price hikes and acute delays for Irish businesses shipping from Asia.
Since October 2020, seafreight rates out of Asia have increased by 450% as demand far exceeds capacity and with reduced vessel, routing, and equipment availability.
The situation has been exacerbated by an array of factors: originally ...
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Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has reached its highest monthly cargo throughput since starting operations in 2008. It processed 37,319 tonnes in August - the highest ever since the Airport commenced operations in 2008. International cargo - imports and exports - accounted for 24,304t also the highest ever. The airport is ...
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PD Ports said it had seen a 60% increase in bulk cargo since opening its Teesport Bulks Terminal a year ago.
The multimillion pound bulks handling facility, which created 44 new permanent jobs, was opened by then Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, Simon Clarke MP and signified the revival ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Chris Durrant as terminal manager for the Hams Hall region. Hams Hall is one of the country’s busiest inland freight terminals. Chris Durrant previously worked for the Port of Felixstowe in senior operations and rail roles for over 16 years.
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